The MCC U.S. Immigration Network is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar Welcoming the stranger: Stories of faith, immigration and hope happening July 28, 2026 at 1pm Central Time. In this webinar, we will hear stories from Anabaptist churches and leaders like us who are putting faith into action — welcoming and supporting immigrants, learning about the different challenges in their communities, and building congregations that respond with compassion and courage.
Speaking from a variety of perspectives across Anabaptist traditions, different context and from different geographic locations across the U.S., we’ll talk about themes like faith in action, ministry with immigrant communities, struggles, lessons learned, and practical ways churches can respond to the realities immigrants and their families are facing today, as well as a Q&A for us to ask questions. If you are a pastor, a church leader, or congregant looking for inspiration and practical ways to get involved or maybe have some lingering questions about what that looks like – we want you to tune in!
OUR SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Pastora Lourdes Fuentes – Iglesia Menonita Camino de Esperanza in San Antonio, Texas, member of Mennonite Church USA
Pastor Dave Maurer – Pigeon River Mennonite Church in Pigeon, Michigan, member of Rosedale Network of Churches based
Pastor Hilaire Louis Jean – Church of God Prince of Peace in Miami, Florida, member of LMC: A Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches based
Moderator: Abraham Diaz Alonso – Immigration Program Coordinator, Mennonite Central Committee – U.S. Immigration Network